Thermatight vs co2 laser?

Question

I was planning on doing both procedures, but would it be better to do the luctronics co2 laser before thermatight? Thank you!

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

If ThermiTight is done in the infrastructure of the skin and external carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing is immediately done to the exterior surface, despite the CO2 being fractional, there could be a greater risk of risk. That is not to say that treatments like this can't be done, but the neck does not have the same skin as the face and physicians need to respect the risks of the procedures when done together, and explain this to their patients.  There can be a risk of scarring from CO2 laser as well as Thermi and when done together, the risks might be more than additive. I am aware, though, some colleagues have addressed performing both procedures concurrently with good results.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's
answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended
to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should
not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified
health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

In the hands of an experienced dermatologic surgeon, the most efficient and effective approach would be to do both procedures at the same time, one after the other (assuming that you are a good candidate for both).  This will save you time in office visits and possible procedure fees.  When both are done at the same time, the best order would be the ThermiTight first followed by the CO2 laser because the anesthesia applied for the ThermiTight would make the CO2 laser completely painless.  If for whatever reason you choose to schedule the two procedures separately, then the ThermiTight is still the procedure that should be performed first since it targets the deeper layers of tissue and leaves the surface of the skin intact allowing for the next surface procedure (i.e. the CO2 laser) to be performed at your convenience.  Hope that helps and good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I often do these together you get a much better improvement.  Once is for skin tightening (thermi) the other is for complexion/spots/wrinkles (co2). Best, Dr. Emer.

Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS · Answer

Without seeing a photo, it's really hard to know which technology would be best for you.  The ThermiRF device is excellent for fat removal and skin tightening but will do nothing to resurface your skin.  On the other hand, the CO2 laser will provide some small degree of skin tightening (and no effect on fat) but will be more effective at resurfacing your skin.I would definitely agree with the layered approach but don't think that you necessarily need a laser to accomplish that.  If your skin damage is minor, you may be able to get a very nice result with the ThermiRF combined with a stronger chemical peel.I hope that helps and wish you the very best!

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

There will probably be different opinions on which treatment to do first. I prefer to start with the deeper layers and work more superficially. If you were my patient and were planning on doing both treatments then I would recommend doing the thermitight first followed by the CO2 laser. Make sure you find a provider that does both treatments and can make sure both are appropriate for you. Best wishes.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Of the two procedures, the CO2 will provide (by far) the more substantial change in your appearance.  The Lutronic eCO2 is a fractionated laser with fully ablative capacity that will smooth lines and wrinkles and diminish hyperpigmentation on your face.  If performed with adequate energy, this treatment will also allow for a skin tightening effect.  Thermitight is a radiofrequency probe placed beneath the skin in the neck, jowl area to provide less invasive soft tightening.  If deciding which to perform first, I recommend that you start with the eCO2 and see what results you obtain.

Douglas J. Key, MD · Answer

Yes, you can do both, but I would suggest you will find some great information on ThermiTight, in the two articles I published last year. Both in the Journal of Drugs and Dermatology, which are all about ThermiTight.I would suggest you do the ThermiTight first, which is all about reducing fat from the jowls and underchin, at the same time tightening skin.For the second step, rather than Lutronic's CO2, I would check out Lutronic's newer INFINI, intense focused RF treatments. In hour hands at Key Laser the newer INFINI treatments are giving results like Ultherapy and CO2 combined together, with a healing time measured in days not the weeks to months as seen with CO2.

Michael T. Somenek, MD · Answer

I would most likely do the ThermiTight first followed by the CO2 laser. They are really addressing two different layers of the face. The ThermiTight is heating the deeper layers of tissue to stimulate collagen production and skin tightening while the CO2 is treating the superficial skin irregularities and pigmentation issues.

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